Technology Integration Form COLLABORATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
Selected Technology/Resource Name:
Animoto

Age/Grade
Level:
9-10

Technology/Resource Type:
Website

Source: (Web address,

company name, etc.)
Animoto.com
Associated Learning
Standard(s): The resource may
be generally applicable, if so,
simply state that. List any ISTE-S
standards that seem to naturally
align with the selected resource.

Integrate multiple sources

of information presented
in diverse media or
formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally),
evaluating the credibility
and accuracy of each
source. (910.SL.2)
Students use digital
media and environments
to communicate and work
collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support
individual learning and
contribute to the learning
of others. (ISTE student
standard 2)

RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
Give a brief description of the technology/resource.
Animoto is a video production and presentation tool. Students can easily add short video clips, pictures,
voice over, animated text, and music. The website is very intuitive, and even students with no video
experience can easily create a polished product.

INTEGRATION IDEA - COLLABORATION

How might you integrate this resource in a lesson plan to promote collaboration among students in your
classroom, or among students and others outside of the classroom?
One thing that would be really cool to do would be to have students create a short video trailer for a
book. Students can easily add dramatic music and voice over to make a cinematic-style teaser for their
reading assignments. You could keep it literary by having students include the major themes in their
trailer. For example, A classic tale of religion vs. superstition for Huck Finn.

Value-Added Rating Scale

3

The integration idea described:

The integration idea

described:

The integration idea described:

aligns to content standards

transforms a lesson in a way that
would be impossible or very
difficult without it; very likely to
increase student engagement and
contribute to mastery of the
concept(s)
optimal in a student-centered
environment where students are
active and engaged in learning
content

aligns to content standards

enhances a lesson; likely to
increase student
engagement and support
mastery of the concept(s)
will most likely be used by
the students directly

aligns to content standards

serves as a nice supplement to
a lesson but wouldnt necessarily
play a critical role within the
lesson
will most likely be used by the
teacher during a lesson (e.g., a
demonstration)

VALUE-ADDED EXPLANATION

Based on the value-added rating scale above, how would you rate the technology integration
you described, using the selected resource?
o 3
Explain your rating based on the rubric indicators.
o It directly aligns with the communication and presentation standards for English
o It transforms a boring book summary into a more creative project. It infuses technology
rather than including it.
o Students have an opportunity to think outside the box, and display their literary
knowledge in a visual format.

This template has been adapted from the following resources:

Christie, A., (2007). Dr. Alice Christies 6C Model for Evaluating Apps. Retrieved from
http://www.kathyschrock.net/uploads/3/9/2/2/392267/evalipad_content.pdf
ISTE, (2012). iste.netss Advancing Digital Age Learning. Retrieved from
http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-s-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2.
LearnZillion, Inc. (July 2014). TeachFest Guide | Mathematics. Retrieved from
http://ctcorestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Math_TeachFest_SA_Guidebook.pdf.
Schrock, K., (2011-14). Critical Evaluation of a Content-Based IPAD/IPOD APP. Retrieved from
http://alicechristie.org/6C/6C.pdf.